(^98) FEBRUARY 2015 BOATING BITS
Ocean Signal launches compact EPIRB
OCEAN Signal has introduced the world’s most
compact Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon (EPIRB).
Featuring a ground-breaking 30 per cent
reduction in size compared to other EPIRBs,
the Category/Class 3 rescueME EPIRB1
provides the boat’s essential link to emergency
services within the most easily accessible and
convenient EPIRB available on the market.
The new rescueME EPIRB1 measures just
178mm (height with antenna stowed) by 89mm
and weighs 422g. It is manually activated and
can be easily retained within its manual release
bracket due to its small size or placed in an
emergency grab-bag or life raf t.
Supplied with integrated GPS as standard,
it also guarantees fast and accurate positioning
information is transmit ted to the authorities in
the event of an emergency.
More info at oceansignal.com.
Yamaha fills outboard gap
YAMAHA Motor Australia has announced the
release of the F130A. This engine fills the
remaining gap in Yamaha’s four-stroke engine
range and is especially exciting for Australian
customers who have been requesting a Yamaha
four-stroke engine in this horsepower category
for many years.
The F130A employs the proven 1.8 litre,
16-valve, Double Overhead Camshaft, four-
stroke engine found in the latest-generation
F115B. The DOHC, four-cylinder design features
large intake and exhaust valves for efficient
transfer of fuel and exhaust, more power and
bet ter midrange torque. Like the 1.8-litre F115B,
the F130A is highly efficient and responsive.
While the new motor is based around the F115B,
the F130A also inherits technology from Yamaha’s
larger horsepower engines. For example, Yamaha
engineers have employed the use of a single electronic
throt tle intake valve on the F130. The electronic throt tle
valve is controlled by a microprocessor that interprets
the operator’s instructions from the mechanical control at
the helm to make precise throt tle movements according to
engine temperature and atmospheric conditions. This system
works in tune with new fuel injection and ignition technology within
the F130A, to deliver responsiveness, power and good fuel economy. Sounds like a
pret ty interesting donk, hey? Standby for tests as soon as we get our hands on one!
More details at http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au.
Win big as Quintrex turns 70
TO celebrate 70 years of boating, the Quintrex Family Album competition will give
one lucky owner a $10,000 restoration package on their Quinnie direct from the
factory. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring your Quinnie back to its former
glory can be won simply by sharing your Quintrex story.
Owners can submit their entry for the Quintrex Family Album by uploading a photo
and a story about their favourite memory out in their Quinnie at http://www.quintrex.com.
au/familyalbum or via post to PO BOX 203 Upper Coomera 4209.
The Quintrex Family Album competition will feature in Season 16 of Escape with ET.
First established in 1945, Quintrex has become a boating favourite, known for its
clever designs including the Flared Bow and later the Millennium and Blade Hull.
Entries close on February 6, 2015.
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